{"podcast":{"title":"BroKen & Believing  | Rev. Kenn Blanchard","slug":"broken-believing-rev-kenn-blanchard-896185","podcast_index_feed_id":896185,"rss_url":"https://speaklife.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.kennspodcast.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/9/5/b/1/95b195acdefad6d6d959afa2a1bf1c87/broken_and_believing_podcast_badge_3.jpg","author":"Rev. Kenn Blanchard","episode_count":100,"summary":"\"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.\" — Psalm 34:18 Broken & Believing is a sanctuary for the ones still standing, still trying, still trusting—sometimes with trembling hands. Hosted by Kenn, a blues‑soaked pastor, storyteller, and lifelong student of grace, this podcast sits at the intersection of faith, struggle, and the quiet courage it takes to keep going. Every episode is a conversation with the real. Not the polished. Not the perfect. The real. Here, we talk about the parts of life we don't always bring to church: the disappointments we didn't see coming, the healing that takes longer than we hoped, the prayers we whisper in the dark, and the small victories that remind us God is still at work. Through stories, scripture, humor, and grown‑folk honesty, Kenn offers a voice that feels like a porch light—steady, warm, and welcoming. If you're carrying something heavy… If you're rebuilding your faith… If you're learning to trust again… If you're trying to make sense of your own becoming… This is your space. Broken & Believing isn't about having all the answers. It's about walking together toward hope, one honest conversation at a tim…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/broken-believing-rev-kenn-blanchard-896185"},"episode":{"title":"The Worship of Obedience (72)","slug":"the-worship-of-obedience-72","published_at":"2026-04-25T17:54:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/broken-believing-rev-kenn-blanchard-896185/the-worship-of-obedience-72","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/broken-believing-rev-kenn-blanchard-896185","url":"https://speaklife.libsyn.com/the-worship-of-obedience-72","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/speaklife/The_Worship_of_Obedience.mp3?dest-id=581971","summary":"THE WORSHIP THAT HEALS — PART 4 Psalm 34:18 (NIV), \"The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit,\" is a biblical promise emphasizing divine presence and comfort during times of deep emotional pain, loss, or distress. It reassures that God is near to, rather than distant from, those suffering and actively works to heal and restore them. Key Interpretations of Psalm 34:18: Proximity in Pain: God is not far away when life is difficult, but draws closer to those with broken hearts. Active Salvation: He does not merely witness the pain, but \"saves\" or rescues those who are crushed and have lost hope. Comfort for the Humble: The verse speaks to those with a \"contrite\" or humble spirit, offering hope to those who feel at the end of their rope. Context of Trouble: In the wider context of Psalm 34:17–19, this passage emphasizes that while the righteous may face many troubles, the Lord is listening and delivers them. Scripture II • John 14:15 — \"If you love Me, keep My commandments.\" • James 1:22 — \"Be doers of the word, and not hearers only…\" • Isaiah 1:19 — \"If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land.\" Shalom, Kenn","meta_description":"THE WORSHIP THAT HEALS — PART 4 Psalm 34:18 (NIV), \"The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit,\" is a biblical promi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":919,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/broken-believing-rev-kenn-blanchard-896185/episodes/the-worship-of-obedience-72/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/broken-believing-rev-kenn-blanchard-896185/the-worship-of-obedience-72.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}